Morning Minutes: Oct. 31

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day
arraign uh-REYN (verb) to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment; to accuse or charge in general; criticize adversely; censure. — www.dictionary.com

Website of the Day
Halloween on History.com
www.history.com/topics/halloween
It’s Halloween! Get your spooky facts and impress your friends with your knowledge of one of the most popular fun holidays of the year.

Number to Know
7 billion: On this date in 2011, the global population of humans reached 7 billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as Seven Billion Day.

This Day in History
Oct. 31, 1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured.

Today’s Featured Birthday
Singer Willow Smith (13)

Daily Quote
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson